CVE-2025-12848: Webform Multiple File Upload module for Drupal 7.x contains a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the

Routine

MEDIUM 6.1DOWNGRADE

CVE-2025-12848 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.1) affecting webform multiple file upload. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Webform Multiple File Upload module for Drupal 7.x contains a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the file name renderer. An unauthenticated attacker can exploit this vulnerability by uploading a file with a malicious filename containing JavaScript code (e.g., "<img src=1 onerror=alert(document.domain)>") to a Webform node with a Multifile field where file type validation is disabled. This allows the execution of arbitrary scripts in the

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.

Risk facts

CVSS score	6.1 (Medium)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	0.4% (top 71%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-79
Published	2025-11-26
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): Drupal.org · Vendor: webform multiple file upload project

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2025-11-26 02:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 08:33 UTCUpdated Record last modified

webform multiple file upload project webform multiple file upload DOWNGRADE

Affected: 7.x-1.2 · 7.x-1.3 · 7.x-1.4 · 7.x-1.5 · 7.x-1.6 · 7.x-1.x dev

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 7.x-1.2

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy webform-multiple-file-upload || rpm -q webform-multiple-file-upload || webform-multiple-file-upload --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 7.x-1.2 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison webform-multiple-file-upload sudo apt install webform-multiple-file-upload=<VERSION_BEFORE_7.x-1.2> sudo apt-mark hold webform-multiple-file-upload

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list webform-multiple-file-upload sudo dnf downgrade webform-multiple-file-upload-<VERSION_BEFORE_7.x-1.2> sudo dnf versionlock add webform-multiple-file-upload

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

Verify at the official source NVD · CVE Program · Report a problem with this page
Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2025-12848?

webform multiple file upload: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2025-12848 being exploited?

CVE-2025-12848 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2025-12848 affect?

CVE-2025-12848 affects webform multiple file upload. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.1). Webform Multiple File Upload module for Drupal 7.x contains a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the file name renderer. An unauthenticated attacker can exploit this vulnerability by uploading a file with a malicious filename conta

How urgent is CVE-2025-12848?

Priority 29/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

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